Uniphezil Dispersible Tablet 10mg (Donepezil Hydrochloride Hydrate)

Adult dose

As donepezil hydrochloride, administer 5 mg once daily before bedtime. For 4-6 weeks, the dosage of 5 mg should be administered. After evaluating clinical response, it may be increased to 10 mg. If increasing to a daily dosage of 10 mg, administer while being cautious of gastrointestinal side effects. This medication is an orally disintegrating tablet that can be placed on the tongue and dissolved for oral administration without water.

Child dose

No experience in pediatric use.

This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, so it should not be used by patients with the genetic condition phenylketonuria. Patients with hypersensitivity to this medication, pregnant women, or nursing mothers should avoid taking it. Patients with certain diseases such as heart disease, peptic ulcer, asthma, or Parkinson's disease should be particularly cautious when using this medication. This medication may affect heart rate, so patients with poor heart health should take it under medical supervision. Serious side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, liver dysfunction, and cerebrovascular problems may occur, so consult a healthcare professional immediately if symptoms appear. While taking this medication, care should be taken as neurological side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, insomnia, and hallucinations may occur. This medication may affect the ability to drive or operate machinery, so extra caution is needed during initial usage or dosage changes. There may be interactions with other medications, so patients currently taking other medications must inform their healthcare provider. If pregnant or nursing, avoid using this medication or consult with a specialist if absolutely necessary. Safety for pediatric use has not been established, so it is generally advised not to use it in children. In case of overdose, symptoms such as severe nausea, vomiting, or breathing difficulties may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. This medication is taken by dissolving it in the mouth, so it is important to follow the administration instructions accurately and keep it out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• loss of appetite
• headache
• fatigue
• drowsiness
• insomnia
• dizziness
• muscle pain

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container that allows for good air circulation, and keep it at room temperature between 1 degree Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way can help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer time.

Appearance

Yellow round orally disintegrating tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets in PTP packaging × 3)